Pubs and Bars

[chef]

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I rarely order a pub steak these days. And never on a mid-week designated pub steak night. Just find I can do a better one at home a lot of the time.

There are some exceptions of course. I recently enjoyed one at Cinder that was exceptional, while have also had great steaks at Fitzroy Town Hall and Marquise of Lorne.

Usually if I do I'll go for a flank or cut that isn't eye, rib-eye, porta or scotch to make the most of the temperatures professional kitchens can generate over and above the ones I can at home.

I guess im lucky as my local is pretty much a paddock to plate venture when it comes to the beef. They get it from the local butcher who grows and butchers his own beasts(Black Angus). Bonuses of living where our produce comes from.

[Bornadog]

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I guess im lucky as my local is pretty much a paddock to plate venture when it comes to the beef. They get it from the local butcher who grows and butchers his own beasts(Black Angus). Bonuses of living where our produce comes from.

You are lucky.

I never order the steak myself, especially these days as they are way over priced and I can cook them just the same.

When I go to a restaurant, I try to order something I don't make at home.
At a Pub, a bit different as food is basic, and not many good choices. A Parma is fine as long as the chips are good (which is also rare these days)

[Eastdog]

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Took the whole family out again (Dad and Gran first time there) tonight to the Station Hotel in Footscray and they all thoroughly enjoyed the steaks.

We had a nice drive down at Williamstown afterwards.

We are heading down to a Greek place Vanilla in Oakleigh on Tuesday night.

Went to Vanilla in Oakleigh with the family tonight. Didn?t end up going the other week.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Bustling on a Saturday night Eaton Mall.

Planning soon to check out Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar in Yarraville.

[jeemak]

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Went to Vanilla in Oakleigh with the family tonight. Didn?t end up going the other week.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Bustling on a Saturday night Eaton Mall.

Planning soon to check out Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar in Yarraville.

Have you been here Easty?

https://kalimerasouvlakiart.com.au/

Rated as some of the best souvlaki you can get in Melbourne.

[Eastdog]

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Have you been here Easty?

https://kalimerasouvlakiart.com.au/

Rated as some of the best souvlaki you can get in Melbourne.

No haven’t been there. Will have to check it out. Thanks jeemak.

[Grantysghost]

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Have you been here Easty?

https://kalimerasouvlakiart.com.au/

Rated as some of the best souvlaki you can get in Melbourne.

I have many many times. It is the best. They do it properly and put the chips in the Souva.

[Bornadog]

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I have many many times. It is the best. They do it properly and put the chips in the Souva.

Same have had the odd one from there

[EasternWest]

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I have many many times. It is the best. They do it properly and put the chips in the Souva.

Is that so they can feed you less meat thus increasing their profit while making you think you're getting a better deal?

Don't answer it's a rhetorical question.

[Grantysghost]

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Is that so they can feed you less meat thus increasing their profit while making you think you're getting a better deal?

Don't answer it's a rhetorical question.

Interestingly was reading that the chips in the Souva is a relatively new thing. Last twenty years or so, however it's what you get if you're over there now apparently.
I wonder if you're right xD

[jeemak]

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No way would the Greeks be that cynical!

My favourite souvlaki is Lambs on Spit on Malvern Road near the corner of Chapel Street.

They have an excellent lamb lovers pizza, as well.

[Happy Days]

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My favourite souvlaki is Tasty Souvlaki in Fairfield, which was the first place I ever had the chips inside the souv. When I went to Greece I couldn’t believe that they actually did that there.

[jeemak]

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My favourite souvlaki is Tasty Souvlaki in Fairfield, which was the first place I ever had the chips inside the souv. When I went to Greece I couldn’t believe that they actually did that there.

Tasty Souvlaki isn't bad at all, used to live a close walk to it. Spitaki wasn't bad either.

[EasternWest]

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Interestingly was reading that the chips in the Souva is a relatively new thing. Last twenty years or so, however it's what you get if you're over there now apparently.
I wonder if you're right xD

I'll happily concede that chips in a souvlaki do actually improve it, but the profiteering sticks in my craw a bit.

[jeemak]

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I'll happily concede that chips in a souvlaki do actually improve it, but the profiteering sticks in my craw a bit.

If by chips you mean more meat and less lettuce then I agree.

[Bornadog]

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I'll happily concede that chips in a souvlaki do actually improve it, but the profiteering sticks in my craw a bit.

I prefer more meat and my chips on the side